Caregiver
What Causes Parkinson Disease? First of all let’s define what is Parkinson Disease. According to the National Institute of Health www.nih.gov/parkinsondisease: Parkinson Disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. It currently affects about half a million people in the United States, although the numbers may [...]
Caregiver is a person who provides physical, emotional, psychological and social needs of another person who is dependent and unable to provide for his or her own needs. When we talk about caregivers, we talk about the people we see around us everyday. We see them in stores, churches, banks, shopping malls, our neighborhood or [...]
Stress is a fact of life. Although some stress is normal and even needed, too much of it can affect your quality of life and your health. There are simple things you can do to help relieve stress. When you feel stressed, you can: Take slow, deep breaths. Soak in a warm bath. Listen to [...]
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Why care for the caregiver in the home? For many, our journey in life includes many roles. We go to college to prepare us for our future career in life. These roles have somewhat gave us an idea on what we want to become but none have prepared us for the role as a caregiver. [...]
This is a continuation of a previous article on the same topic – here is Part 1 What is the protocol for employee absence from the agency? In the event that a caregiver/home health care provider becomes ill or has to be absent from their post for any reason, it is important to know what [...]
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Entrusting an elderly loved one into someone else’s care is often a stressful and difficult experience for family members. They want to make sure that their loved one is getting the best care possible to meet their needs and may feel guilty that they have to outsource their care in order to effectively meet their [...]
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The United States is a big country and it isn’t always possible to be there for a loved one during a time of need due to the huge distances and time involved in getting from A to B. What if your friend or family member has just visited hospital and has had surgery or is [...]
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If you are in the 45-65 age range, you may be one of the millions of people who are working, possibly have children at home, and are the primary caregiver for an aging or elderly parent. An amazing 50% of caregivers also work outside the home, and 25% care for both their parents and their children. Sometimes referred to as the “sandwich” generation, these individuals have constant demands on their [...]
Senior Home Care Business Joins Forces with National Organization “Right Accord Private Duty-Home Care announced today its new affiliation with The Senior’s Choice® (TSC), the nation’s largest network of independent senior care companies. As a member of TSC, Right Accord leverages the experience and support of hundreds of home care companies across the U.S. The [...]
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